2012 Chrysler 200 suspension problems

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · TX

For weeks now ive been noticing a weird grinding or dry rubbing sound underneath the front end of my chrysler. Checked it out a few times, as though i am not a mechanic i can identify the basics of something not right. However, after my husband and his brother both looking it over on seperate occasions, they have noted a leak under the carriage of the car. Often here recently, the guage senses an over heating of some sort. Since this notice, we have replaced the oil cooler twice in a year; as well as flushed the hoses associated with the coolant reservoir. Fixed temporary but has now already started getting too hot. Which simply tells me that its something further internal thats wrong. I was informed of an engine recall: L33 of my chrysler model. However havent seen one on this website. When driving yesterday, i noticed a light on my cluster that indicated the traction has failed. When i brake, all u hear or feel is a vibration under your feet, up front. I replaced my brake pads all 4, within the past 4 months and theyre now rusted over and u notice a brake fluid leak on the front right side. After a light, the grinding noise, the vibration and the overheating; i am positive that this will eventually cause a car stall or worse a fatal accident. My brakes could eventually fail while driving in traffic, causing a crash. Or my car could just all out stalland the cluster can trip and i could be in harms way if at the time it does this i could be goin 70 on the interstate or in a turninglane in town and without proper fix; it could easily cause a fatal accident and i could be killed or worse my children!

Filed Jul 28, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 112,000 miles · NC

Replaced disc breaks pads 3 times last year and 2 times this year, the rubber boot inside the break caliber melted and the rear breaks sometimes smokes, now front break pedal goes towards the flow and with clucking noise, andtbe ABS break light is on while I was driving..

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · 38,000 miles · OK

My car has 42k miles. Air bag light is on. Second issue is a clunking noise in left front wheel and can be felt in steering wheel while in motion.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 96,000 miles · WI · crash

Was driving car going only 25-30 MPH and made an attempt to slow down to a stop which I had plenty of time and space between car in front of me and my front fender to do, as I applied brakes I notice it go all the way to the floor and my car wouldn't stop which soon after having plenty of space to do it LED to a rear end collision as my brakes failed to work correctly when applied. I have a police report to verify the incident on 09/27/2016 in appleton, wi. Because I was going at a really slow speed at the time luckily no one was really hurt when this occurred around 10:00 am in an area with little to no traffic at the time, but even know I was only going around 20 when there was an impact my car which was new prior to this accident is now considered under state law in wisconsin a salvage vehicle as repairs exceeded the value at the time of 7000.00

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Suspension · 34,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 200. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH in the rain or snow, the vehicle pulled to the left. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was turned to the right, it made a loud "bang" noise. There were no warnings in either event. Both failures were not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 38,278 miles · WI

Van horn chrysler and dodge in plymouth wi. Sold me a vehicle that was in a major front end accident. When they sold me the air the airbag was not attached. The steering was pulling to the right. The suspension was severely damage, it was so severe that when I took the car to chrysler, I spend money there to get the problems repaired. Because van horn wouldn't pay for the repairs. After chrysler couldn't make the repairs, because the car had been in a major accident from the previous owner. Chrysler referred me to the body shop, where I was out of pocket for another additional repair. I also forward this information to chrysler customer assistant 1‑888‑992‑1997. My case number there is [xxx].they (chrysler customer assistant) said the car should have never been sold. They informed [xxx] manger to get in touch with me to make a settle. Which he hasn't as to 10/14/205. Tom boweo was the person that I spoke with at milosch's palace collision center, lake orion mi. (248)276-6653. The car is registered to [xxx]. My email address is [xxx]. My phone number is [xxx]. My cell number is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Suspension · 26,500 miles · CO

First time driving the car in snowy conditions,there was about an inch of snow on the ground.I had a very hard time controlling it,it will swirve all over the place,I'm a truck driver used to the worst conditions,I would say I'll rather drive a p/u truck(2wd)without extra weight in the bed on ice..

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 22,000 miles · AL

Awful popping noise to front end when driving. Worsens over time . Had to shop 4 times. They now admit to a problem with tie rods at manufacture. Dealership is offering to fix with a $100 co-pay since it is now out of warranty mileage. I am working with chrysler to get the rest covered since it is an unresolved warranty issue.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 23,000 miles · NC

After driving for about 15 min. You can start hearing a clunking noise coming from the left side, and you can feel it in the steering wheel. Don't know if its steering or suspension, but I get eerie feeling the car may lock up.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Suspension · 48,000 miles · MT

For the past couple of months I have been experiencing my car fishtailing badly in winter weather. In the slightest snow fall or ice it fishtails so badly causing me to slow down to speeds around 35 MPH on the highway. When I first noticed it I thought it was my tires and alignment so I had bought new winter tires and had the alignment redone but after driving it soon after I realized that it did not remedy the problem. So I thought that maybe adding some weight would help but it dangerously got worse. Tonight I was driving and hit a slight patch of ice and it fishtailed so violently I almost went off the road and almost caused a semi truck to crash just to avoid me. This car is not safe by any standards of winter weather driving. Even a friend of mine who is an auto mechanic agrees that this vehicle isn't safe. It feels as if the rear suspension is loose but when inspected I was told everything was fine. Please look into this. I use to drive a toyota yaris that did way better in winter weather than this and mind you it only had the factory tires. Thank you.